Summer Fun

Over the last week we have taken advantage of the summer...Saturday I took Chase and Janyce to the waterpark at the Monon Center with some help from Kara A.K.A. Aunt Karella. It was a blast! We all had a great time. Then we took in some baseball games...some of Christopher coaching and some of him umping. It was nice to enjoy the weather and time with the kids although I was short one...Chase had a sleepover at Grammie's Saturday and then Te-te's on Sunday. It isn't harder with three but man is it easier with only two! Also, I turned 30 years old on July 12th...30 with 3 kids!! Can you believe it??!! Kara watched our boys for us so Christopher could take me out the night before to celebrate my birthday. We did dinner and a movie in downtown Indy. He and the boys gave me beautiful diamond earrings...I'm a very lucky girl!! Christopher was in Atlanta for work this week so it was just me and my boys...we hit the library, had a play date, and a doctor appointment! We had a few "OH MY" moments this week...poor baby Cayden doesn't have a chance with these boys. First, Cooper Baby almost pulled him off the bed by his legs! OH MY!! Then, Chase picked him up out of his swing and carried him to the couch!!! OH MY!!! Needless to say, I will not be taking a shower without the baby in his bed or unless the big boys are sleeping! Thank God I was close by and was able to prevent harm...man these babies keep me on my toes! Looking forward to lots more summer fun and hopefully less "OH MY" moments!

Recovery

Chase using his new markers he earned during potty training

Cooper Baby knocked out after a big day at the pool

Cayden's First Trip to the Pool


We have all been recovering over the last week and a half. Cayden had surgery on Monday, June 28th. He was in the PICU until Wednesday June 30th when he was moved to the 3rd floor. He got to stay in this amazing Peyton Manning room that has a ton of signed stuff...enough that I'm sure if we could have gotten our hands on it, it would have been enough to pay off all our upcoming medical bills, LOL! He then was released from the hospital on Thursday, July 1st. Chase and Cooper were very well cared for by friends and family but they were very glad to have us home! We had visits from friends and family and spent the weekend at home...Saturday our good friend Melinda came and took Chase and Cooper to Monkey Joe's with our other friend Jenny and her boys. They had a blast and we really appreciated them taking the time to give some much needed attention to our boys! We had a couple of cookouts at our house and some fun time outside with the kids. Christopher also took the older boys to church and to see fireworks. We have all been trying to get back in the swing of things...Christopher is getting caught up at work, I'm trying to get the boys back on their routine and trying to get back on my "diet"! It's slow moving but we are all getting there. Oh yeah, and in the middle of all of this Chase, with a little help from Grandma, decided this is the time to potty train!!! He is doing a great job and we are VERY proud of him! Cayden is healing well and gaining weight. He has another checkup in six weeks. God has completely blessed our baby and guided us through our faith during this entire experience. We continue to look towards the Lord each new step we take and pray that all of us will continue to do well and get back to our "normal" day to day life...we even got to go swimming today with my sister and all the kids! Chase and Cooper Baby loved the water and Cayden loved lounging in the shade. It was a great summer day and I look forward to many more.